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WHOOMP There IT Is! #31 – It Just Keeps Flying

I’m truly baffled by how quickly time just flies on by. Half of 2016 is already gone! I’d heard that once you turn 21 the years seem to pass 2 at a time. It’s absolutely true! Seems like it was just yesterday I turned 21. And it’s so funny how now that I’m in my 40s, I finally feel like an adult even though I thought I was grown at 21! With this being said, I like being in my 40s. And I consider myself to be growing better instead of older.

I don’t know where all that came from. You’d think I just celebrated a birthday, but I didn’t. Not again until December, but thanks for humoring me.

Now on to quilty things!

I finished the Scrappy Litter Blox pattern I was testing. The pattern was featured in the June’s Stash Builder Box and will be available soon at Lillyella. I like how it came out and I’m thinking about putting the optional border on it. What do you think?

I made these cute bandanna bibs for a birthday girl who just turned 1yr. I cannot wait to see one on her. The first set I made included a piece of flannel between the 2 layers of cotton. They were super soft but I was afraid they’d be too hot for here in AZ? I ended up making a 2nd set w/3 layers of cotton and those are the ones I gave. The others will soon be listed in my Etsy shop.

My sis has been practicing her guitar daily and she’s getting really good. Hearing her progress makes me want to play too. So the other night I pulled Ruby (my bass) out of the corner AND out of the bag! I even popped the “Getting Started” DVD into the computer and attempted to tune her. I got as far as tuning 2 strings. I’m planning to make time to practice and/or take a couple of my buddies up on their offer to teach me. I’m one step closer to being a rock star in the worship band!

I have an addition to my family. A little fox face Pomeranian named Maurice. We call him Moe. =)

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A Thread for LifeCalled Me Higher – All Sons and DaughtersI could just sitI could just sit and wait for all Your goodnessHope to feel Your presenceAnd I could just stayI could just stay right where I am and hope to feel YouHope to feel something againAnd I could hold onI could hold on to who I am and never let YouChange me from the insideAnd I could be safeI could be safe here in Your arms and never leave homeNever let these walls downBut You have called me higherYou have called me deeperAnd I’ll go where You will lead me LordYou have called me higherYou have called me deeperAnd I’ll go where You lead me LordWhere You lead meWhere You lead me LordAnd I will be Yours, ohI will be Yours for all my lifeSo let Your mercy light the path before me Until next time, Happy Sewing and God Bless!

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6 thoughts on “WHOOMP There IT Is! #31 – It Just Keeps Flying”

Zenia, 40 was fun for me. I am 61 now, but don't tell anyone, ok?yes, yes, pull out that guitar and just play a little every day, just to keep up skills. Of course, I am not doing that. I have a lovely piano in my house and I am not playing every day. I should. Life is so overwhelming right now, but I really should — especially when my husband is watching stupid things on tv, like “Scarface” an old movie with Al Pacino. It is a terrible movie and I watched it last night while I was doing all of my duties around here cleaning and sewing, and puting things away, and worrying about other people.Today I will vow to play one thing every day on my piano.God Bless you, Zenia. Have fun with your new baby Maurice, and that handsome little boy next to you looks like a sweet heart

I think the seasons of our lives are each to be appreciated. Rearing children was just darned hard work when there were so many little at the same time, and I'm grateful for less running. It's surprising as we get older and our focus shifts from responsibilities to caring for ourselves once again that we rediscover things we enjoy for the sake of pure enjoyment–not because it's another duty! Like sewing, quilting, and blogging, and then beyond that, too. I see other people who sit at home, and count the hours until their spouse comes home so they can 'do something'. I have to laugh! I enjoy the time I get with my husband and kids, but the minute they're gone and my own work is over, I can't wait to get to the long list of fun things I want to learn about. I say, “Good for you!” Enjoy your freedom, and relish this season in your life. And should we ever meet up, I also play the electric bass guitar. Mine used to be hot pink. Imagine that!

Love the kitty quilt, Zenia Rene – I would leave it borderless, but you should do what makes you happy! The bibs are adorable, but not nearly as adorable as that new puppy! I've been admiring Moe's cute little face on IG. Thanks for the link party – I'm sharing the fabric requirements for the quilt-along today! Great place to spread the word – and thanks for the shout-out, too!

Really love your Thread for Life Zenia!Your have so much to celebrate! Hooray on the guitar lessons and your fun Kitty litter quilt, but most of all on sweet little Moe! What an adorable smile your grandson has too!